08-27-2009 11:24 AM
Hi. All of these different routers are so confusing to me. I just need a wireless router that can provide internet for an IPod Touch, a laptop, and an XBox 360. It has to work all throughout my house. I don't know anything about wireless routers and I would just like some suggestions for a good, somewhat cheap, (no more than $100) router that can provide a strong connection for 3 devices. And I would like to have security on it so nobody else could get in. Also I would like to know if I need a professional to come install it or if I could do it myself. Please just give me some basic knowledge and I would appreciate it if somebody could put a link to a router that you think would be good for my situation. Thank you
09-08-2009 08:18 PM
Hi,
You should choice Linksys WRT54G, I use it for my downstiars computer, Xbox 360, iPod touch, and upstairs computer, it works great all around the house, and it can support neorouter, so you can manage and connect to all your computers securely from anywhere.
The price Linksys WRT54G should be no more than $100.
12-07-2009 02:46 PM
sercurities and home networking i'd say requires intermediate computer knowledge. if you don't know what you're doing you can end up pulling ur hair out, and end up looking like homer simpson
get this one, made by linksys.
linksys is made by CISCO which is like a huge networking company ouut tehre that even schools, colleges, and government agency are using
if u like to they can send some one to ur house to set it up for u or they can do it quickily at the store in less than 15 min
01-02-2012 02:35 AM
Hey ChunkBox,
With so many routers available now I can comfortably see where the confusion lies. It sounds to me that you have a few items that need internet connection (and a reliable one at that). My suggestion to you would mainly be going with a Dual-Band N router, they are a few of the top performing routers on the market to-date. These routers will be able to handle your wireless devices with ease and will even have a great coverage distance as well! As far as having a profesional agent coming out to your location to have it installed, this is something I always reccomend. When the agent comes out to install and set-up your new wireless network he/she will make sure that your network is secure and properly functioning! In addiontion to that you can have them set up 3 of your wireless devices to your network while they're there! I've listed below a few of my personal favorite routers, as well as the Home Networking Made Simple Service to get an agent out to you! Also note that you save $20 off the Home Networking Made Simple when you purchase a router along with it! Best of Luck, and let us know if you have more questions!
Mr-Parker

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This wireless router enables speeds up to 300 Mbps for efficient operation and features a broadband usage meter that ensures accurate measurement of daily, weekly and monthly Internet traffic. View a product demo.

This dual-band wireless router features Wireless-N+ technology that is ideal for video streaming and gaming and a USB 2.0 port for wireless printing or media sharing.

This dual-band wireless-N router features MIMO technology to enable fast data streaming and increased range and reliability. The 4 Ethernet ports let you connect multiple wired devices and Cisco Connect software allows simple setup and settings adjustment.
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